I would say having this event at Depot Park is definitely an improvement. Although the event space…read moreis a bit more condensed, it's a much nicer space. The food vendor lines are incredibly long so don't come hungry. However, they do have some really good options. If you hit the dominos pizza line just right, you'll get a freshly delivered pizza with a low wait time. The bathroom lines were just as crazy. They do have porta potties that are much faster but if you want a real bathroom, you will need to wait. The shows seemed to be more entertaining than in previous years. All in all, it was a good time. Go into it expecting it to be packed with people and having to wait in lines but you will enjoy yourself. Depot Park is so much better of a venue than previous years and it was free...you can't really beat that.

So we missed a year of the fair because of the pandemic, but it has returned for 2022! With the…read morereturn comes a new location as well, as Alachua County has sold off the old fairgrounds by the airport. The new location off of Archer road near Haile Plantation has some things to be desired, but for a temporary location it wasn't so bad... at least, the fairgrounds themselves weren't that bad. The layout of the fair at the new location is different from the old two-lane model that was used at the airport. Now it is more of a quadrangle approach, with one quad assigned to vendors where you can buy all kinds of really expensive things that are half the price on the Internet, one quad assigned to food, one to the jousting field, and the final one assigned to the living chessboard and SCA fields. This actually presents a problem, because the location is the site of the old YMCA baseball fields, and the fences for the fields are still in place, creating barriers for a number of the areas and preventing the flow of people from one area to another. In addition, no longer is there a draw of people past some of the areas that they would normally have been drawn past in order to get to the jousting fields, which means that the SCA and living chess area had a lower flow of patrons, which is too bad because the living chessboard had its best year ever. Parking was also an issue, as the dirt road leading to the parking was rutted and kind of scary, particularly for those with lowered vehicles. Hopefully your suspensions are in good working order! Traffic to the fair is also an issue, with the line of traffic backing up along Archer Road all the way to the Interstate at a couple points during the day. As it is near Haile Plantation, a number of newer housing developments are in the area as well, and the added traffic was not a welcome thing to people living in the area, as could be witnessed by some signs along the road as you worked your way to the parking lot. It would be very surprising to see the medieval fair occur again at this location. As for the fair itself, it is about the same. Most of the same performers and vendors were there, and the horses did their thing by charging back and forth across the jousting field. Good times for those that want to see a good show and buy some expensive trinkets.

Love cheering on the ladies at Katie Seashole Pressly stadium. Don't work about regular seats - get…read moregen admission tickets, bring your chair and sit under the oaks. So relaxing and laid back. Go Gators!

I love this stadium and UF Softball! It had been a while since I had been to a game, but I used to…read morebe at this stadium every weekend for a few months out of the year! The stadium itself is fairly small, especially as softball is becoming more popular and UF is playing better. They have devised a new system, where only season ticket holders can sit in the assigned seats on the benches and the general public sits in the grassy areas. I don't mind this, however, you really need to get there 45 min-1 hr before the games starts if you want a decent spot, and even then prepared to be close to your neighbors! Parking fill up quickly, another reason to get there early. I usually just park in the parking garage cross the street and walk. The stadium is well maintained and usually has clean bathrooms, and overpriced concessions - if you need them!

Take me out the ball game and buy some peanuts and crackerjacks!! The Florida Ballpark otherwise…read moreknown as Condron Ballpark is a beautiful and excellent facility in the Gainesville community. This ballpark hosts the Florida Gators baseball team, and it opened about 2 years ago. This ballpark has an amazing 360 design view from the 3rd level which also serves as the floor for the press box and club seating. However on the 2nd level/concourse, that's where the main seating area is. There's more than enough seating and also there's berm seating for spectators who have the thrill to catch an out ball or even a homer! If you can get a chance to walk around, you'll be able to see the history of Gator baseball and the team's accolades. The concession stand has great food options ranging from the classic ballpark eats like hotdogs, peanuts, and popcorn to chicken caesar salad wraps, fried key lime cheesecake with a raspberry sauce, and a watermelon cooler. Also, the bathrooms are very clean which are amazing at a sporting event. My only issue is the parking, parking can be very tough especially if there's a tough competitor for the week/weekend, so I advise to get there early. I have been to several games this season, and I definitely enjoy the atmosphere and hanging out with the Gator fans.

Excellent new facilities conveniently located across the street from the softball field. If you…read moreplan your visit just right, you can catch 2 games and not have to change parking spaces. We came for an SEC game against lsu and unfortunately didn't fair very well. Parking is available at multiple locations within a short walk even with softball happening around the same time. We had some great times at the old ballpark but understand that we gotta keep progress moving. The cover over the majority of the seats is a welcome change for those sweltering summer games.

This is my favorite venue in Gainesville! The architecture is amazing and a beautiful blend that…read morehonors the old while also highlighting modern enhancements. The team, especially Kristin, are absolutely amazing. Keith is also very generous with charities in Gainesville. They helped to make our company party a night to remember and the best holiday celebration in our organization's history. Could not provide higher recommendation for the 1908 Grand!

This venue was gorgeous! I want to come back during the daytime so I can see the full farm!…read more The parking was close to the venue which was nice, and there was ample parking so it wasn't hectic at all. The barn was great, spacious, well decorated and not run down at all. I can imagine it being a great venue for many occasions. There was another building right next to the barn, not sure what it would be called. It was also very nice. It was much bigger than the barn, but had less charm. Overall it was a great venue, and definitely a great place to think about hosting future events. If anyone is having a wedding- this would be a great place to do it!

My family and I stopped by Ben Hill Griffin Stadium while visiting Gainesville, and even without…read moreseeing a game, it was well worth the visit. The stadium is impressive in person, and walking around the outside gave us a real sense of the history and tradition behind Florida Gators football. We spent time exploring the grounds, taking photos, and checking out the different views around the stadium. There were plenty of great photo opportunities, and the atmosphere was exciting even on a non-game day. You can tell this is a special place for fans and the university community.

I would have stayed for the whole game but my kidneys couldn't take being kicked for another two…read morehours! Last time, I tried to be nice about it. This week, I tried to subtly indicate what was happening. (There is no point in trying to correct a clump of cat loud dumb coeds!) So congratulations, Gators! I am dropping my season tickets and Booster donation. (BTW, I am no longer going to endow a scholarship at the UF College of Education, either!) Fortunately, I have choices and FSU treats me better. I already endowed a Seminole baseball scholarship; now maybe they get two! I would rather fly up to Boston to catch a Harvard game (I am alum there, too) than drive from Daytona to Gainesville anymore to take a beating. If I wanted more of that, I would still be a pro wrestler!

Gator Stompin' is one of the great traditions of Gainesville. When you buy your ticket, you get a…read moret shirt that is your free admission into several bars in Gainesville as well as some tokens for food and drinks. I had 10 tokens when I went and that was more than enough to get all the food and drinks I wanted. Basically you barhop among the bars of midtown and downtown with thousands of your closest friends and Gator fans! Also, there is traditionally a kickoff concert/event in Bo Diddley Plaza with food trucks and drinks available. I've never heard anyone say a negative word about Gator Stompin' (and I've been when it was pouring rain)! Do yourself a favor and check out what it's all about!

Beautiful old architecture of UF. Large and wonderful sounding organ inside. I both performed and…read morewatched performances here and it is always fun! There isn't too much seating so if you are bringing a large group, come early to save seats!

Amazing performance here! Definitely should come and see. One of the most beautiful old…read morearchitecture in the university.